Domestic abuse survivors denied safe refuge due to mental health needs Read the latest No Women Turned Away report here Domestic abuse charity publishes new findings: Friday 10th June 2022 The latest report from Women’s Aid’s No Woman Turned Away Project reveals the extent of the challenges in accessing refuge services or safe housing, […]
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Women’s Aid responds: non-fatal strangulation offence Women’s Aid welcomes the introduction of the non-fatal strangulation offence which comes into force today. Farah Nazeer, chief executive of Women’s Aid said: “We are pleased that the government has listened to survivors, campaigners and organisations working to end violence against women and has made non-fatal strangulation a
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Women’s Aid responds to the victims’ commissioner’s online harms report Today, the victims’ commissioner, Dame Vera Baird, published her report on online harms, showing the impact of online abuse and harassment. The research was commissioned to help inform and shape the government’s online safety bill, which aims to establish a new framework to tackle
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Women’s Aid responds: Victims’ Bill Farah Nazeer, chief executive at Women’s Aid said: “We welcome the publication of the victims’ bill and are hopeful that the duty on police and crime commissioners, local authorities and health organisations to work together will help ensure these services are much more effective in meeting survivors’ needs. As
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Queen’s speech: Victims’ bill Responding to the inclusion of the victims’ bill in the Queen’s speech, Farah Nazeer, chief executive of Women’s Aid said: “We welcome the inclusion in the Queen’s speech of the victims’ bill, which is designed to improve the experience and rights of victims in the criminal justice system. We know
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Melanie Brown received MBE in New Year Honours Former Spice Girl recognised for her work with Women’s Aid to end domestic abuse Women’s Aid Patron Melanie Brown has been recognised with an MBE in the New Year Honours List for her unwavering commitment to supporting survivors and raising awareness of domestic abuse. The activist and former
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Domestic abuse survivors struggle to access mental health support – especially for Black and minoritised women Women’s Aid launches two new reports highlighting the devastating and long-lasting impact of domestic abuse on the mental health of survivors and their children Reports set out clear proposals to improve mental health response for survivors of domestic abuse Research is part of the
Women’s Aid highlights mental health needs of domestic abuse survivors Women’s Aid launches new online platform for survivors to share experiences of domestic abuse Platform will raise awareness of devastating impacts of abuse on women’s mental health, as part of charity’s Deserve To Be Heard campaign To initiate 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Women’s Aid asks supporters to visit the platform and make a pledge to #HearHer story
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Women’s Aid has responded to the Chancellor’s budget 27th October 2021 – updated statement “We are disappointed to not see the level of investment needed to prevent domestic abuse and violence against women and girls (VAWG) in today’s budget. The government has stated that tackling these crimes is “a top priority”. Whilst we welcome the announced £185 million which will increase the number of Independent Sexual and Domestic Violence Advisors to
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Women’s Aid responds to news that three-quarters of domestic abuse cases are closed early without suspect being charged Farah Nazeer, Chief Executive of Women’s Aid, has responded to recent news that three-quarters of all domestic abuse cases – including sexual assaults – are closed early without the suspect being charged “The big increase in
